The BEST way to raise COWS that I have ever seen | Mob Grazing at Polyface Farm

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  • Joel Salatin showed us another amazing piece of his farm business. He explained why he uses mob grazing and what are the benefits to the land and the animals.
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  • @wendykennedy8778
    @wendykennedy8778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I hope you enjoyed my childhood neighborhood. Joel and I were next door neighbors as kids. I could see my homeplace in your video. Thank you!

  • @rebeccahenkins1697
    @rebeccahenkins1697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Those are happy cows - you ca actually see them hop and frolic! Love It! Nothing wrong with our eventual food being so happy during their lives - just like we should be :)

    • @spankbank4822
      @spankbank4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I noticed how clean they were to. Often I see cows covered in God knows what and crammed into a barn. Much respect to Joel for his family's dedication to all elements of life.

  • @kathychildress18
    @kathychildress18 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It's so impressive to see animals doing what they have always done & treated with compassion

  • @achsahkaleb4844
    @achsahkaleb4844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My grandfather was a Brahman breeder in South Africa. I am 57 years old. Just watching this I can literally smell the farm and cattle! Oh and the malassa that was my sweeties as a child.

  • @DBox137
    @DBox137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Thank you, Joel is the godfather of education for regenerative agriculture. 🐇🐓🐣🦃🐂🐖🐔

  • @mishap00
    @mishap00 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I live in the midwest and my uncle is the only farmer left in the family. I wish I could get him to watch these videos as he is stuck in the corn/soybean rut and has been for years. In good years he pays off debts in bad years he rides the edge of bankruptcy. If his wife didn't work off the farm as a nurse he would have lost everything during the farm crisis of the 80's, I don't think everything Polyface does would be a good fit, but I think diversifying would help immensely.

  • @mandyg8022
    @mandyg8022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love that all he has to do is the cow equivalent of "pspspsps kitty kitty" to get them to move, lol.

  • @dianeblack8849
    @dianeblack8849 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Joel has such a grateful heart for what God has created and provided. His passion is contagious..thanks for this refreshing video.

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love what he said about how wonderful it is being able to make so many animals happy every day

    • @genesnyder2985
      @genesnyder2985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And no TV to influence them

  • @reeree6036
    @reeree6036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Absolutely beautiful! Amazing use and treatment of this herd. This man has given you and all of your viewers an opportunity to have an amazing life, giving life in the circle of life. You need your herd! It doesn't have to be huge. You can do it!

    • @CALUBNZvlogTV
      @CALUBNZvlogTV 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤ its nice job for farming

  • @Battlefield2FertileField
    @Battlefield2FertileField 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love his comment that cows are not influenced from others and don’t watch TV. Cattle are smart - so use it to your advantage. Very inspirational

  • @DonaldBuckley7202
    @DonaldBuckley7202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joel Salatin the modern-day Moses of ranching.

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln6843 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The herd moving on to the new pasture is absolutely AMAZING!

  • @robertbuckley9303
    @robertbuckley9303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mike, I missed this video when you first posted it. Fortunately, you've captured eternal wisdom and delight. Wonderful any time! Thank you, man.

  • @YHWH711
    @YHWH711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow God made a beautiful place.

  • @AgainstTheGrainDiet
    @AgainstTheGrainDiet 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is exactly what we needed after tonight...

  • @lwhite530
    @lwhite530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the sounds of cows pruning!

  • @TSGEnt
    @TSGEnt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful bovine.

  • @eugenebruno1481
    @eugenebruno1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @4:36 that was amazing how they followed his call. Wow

  • @spankbank4822
    @spankbank4822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Much thanks to The Fit Farmer. Without you guys traveling to different farms. I would never heard his story or thoughts. I learned alot from Poly Farms. Keep up the great work.

  • @brandonjackson1434
    @brandonjackson1434 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are going to move 5 with this practice this year,our first time raising cows ,with a little experience, really looking forward to seeing the results, bringing a farm back to life that's been not working for several years wish us prosperity,Thank you for a great presentation

  • @viaMikeLawson
    @viaMikeLawson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike, your confidence is contagious. And true confidence is based in humility and generosity. You fit the bill, man. So awesome; favorite part was the interview with the steward at the end. She was so relaxed and genuine as you interviewed her. Great job!

  • @dwighthires3163
    @dwighthires3163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I am so jealous of this trip you took to Polyface. I live in Washington State so I will likely never make it there. Thanks for letting me see your personal experiences there.

  • @patriciaowens4177
    @patriciaowens4177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The sounds of them eating is nice sounds to hear. Happy chewing cow sounds.

  • @2Quacks5ClucksFarm
    @2Quacks5ClucksFarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great vlog y’all! So much knowledge that can help any farmer/homesteader know matter the size of your land or your livestock. It’s all about the soil. So many species of life growing on that soil.

  • @SimplyJanHomestead
    @SimplyJanHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love Joel’s farm! He has taught us so much! We’re getting cows in January and this is very good information to have! Thank you Mike!❤️

    • @aw4088
      @aw4088 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love what Joel is doing, but You need to check out Greg Judy at Green Pastures Farm if you haven't yet !

    • @SimplyJanHomestead
      @SimplyJanHomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aw4088 I’ve followed Greg for a long time. He’s awesome too!

  • @denisestone8491
    @denisestone8491 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video! Always a treat to see Joel Salatin! I would love to get the opportunity to visit Polyface farms. You guys are so blessed! 💚💜❤️🧡💙 stay blessed and happy.

  • @gmoac
    @gmoac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. Salatin is the common sense King!

  • @tleereece7942
    @tleereece7942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving the sounds of the cows. So peaceful. 😀

  • @johng5284
    @johng5284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very clean and healthy looking cattle!

  • @kiprussell6102
    @kiprussell6102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job with the video. He is just so full of information I don't know how many videos you can get from him but it's a lot.
    I love the simplicity of his farming models with all the animals by letting them do the work.
    Keep up the good work and God bless you all

  • @erinwoods4151
    @erinwoods4151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely love these videos, thanks for sharing this very cool experience! You look happy as a clam out there in those fields!

    • @MikeTheFitFarmer
      @MikeTheFitFarmer  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We are so glad that you enjoy them! We had such a wonderful time at Polyface.

  • @barbaraspan1437
    @barbaraspan1437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so relaxing and informative. You are a really good interviewer. I could hear the kids having a blast in the background. Good piece!

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man reminds me so much of my father. What a wonderful man.

  • @vernonhuffman2311
    @vernonhuffman2311 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely incredible.

  • @williamwhite1596
    @williamwhite1596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much more beautiful and peaceful than asphalt and concrete ! God's nature can't be surpassed ! Good video ! God Bless !!!

  • @irmibullinger1421
    @irmibullinger1421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing another great video from Polyface Farm. I love the whold series you are doing! Happy cows live in Virginia

  • @cekfraun
    @cekfraun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike, I just love learning from Joel about their methods of farming. Everything makes so much more sense than doing things the conventional way. Thank you for all of the videos you made when you and the family visited Polyface farm.

  • @dieselds678
    @dieselds678 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Subscribed! Joel is the sustainable & regenerative leader & America is better for him doing what he does!

  • @พีเคเกษตรเสริมสุข

    Wow, I really like this video. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience. Follow

  • @4philipp
    @4philipp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love seeing the cattle. One day I need to invest in Joel’s books, like...all of them.
    There is another channel teaching MiG - managed intensive grazing. It’s Greg Judy Regenerative Rancher. His almost daily videos make you feel you really get to know his herd.

  • @davidthegood
    @davidthegood 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, Mike. Thank you.

  • @jeaniepartridge6701
    @jeaniepartridge6701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So interesting. I am trying to introduce Scott's friend who has our cows on his farm these technics.

  • @chelemichele1524
    @chelemichele1524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always great to gather fresh info from others to see how it might work for you... even if not the exact way.
    Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻

  • @maureenthefirst1
    @maureenthefirst1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is amazing. He has made such a contribution to the world.

  • @sharoncochran8508
    @sharoncochran8508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love gleaning knowledge from Mr. Salatin. Very interesting man.

  • @kimberli2391
    @kimberli2391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful! So great what he has done!

  • @dlynch1898
    @dlynch1898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TFS Mike and Co. 💕

  • @nicholasmacinnis1486
    @nicholasmacinnis1486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched this twice now, once when it came out last year and then again today. Brilliant video, great stuff Mike.

  • @mattsara2802
    @mattsara2802 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love getting to see your perspective of PolyFace. Thanks for sharing!

  • @richardstarke4093
    @richardstarke4093 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the way that Joel brings everything together right down to the nutrient mix %.s.

  • @xander4043
    @xander4043 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do more swine/cattle on pasture videos? I’m not only learning so much but having a great time watching all the while! Thank you so much and God bless you for allowing us with such wonderful information! ✝️

  • @TheBHiveHomestead
    @TheBHiveHomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an awesome video. This is the reason why we got into homesteading because of this great community. Thanks for sharing!

  • @smor944
    @smor944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the best interviewer of Joel I have seen. I hope there is plenty more to come 👍So nice see happy healthy cattle in nature.

    • @MikeTheFitFarmer
      @MikeTheFitFarmer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This may be our last video out of our visit there. We were only there a day and a half and that turned into 5 videos.

    • @smor944
      @smor944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MikeTheFitFarmer well, great job and Im sure you will visit again.

  • @adriennelowe644
    @adriennelowe644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Thoroughly enjoyed this video/experience!!! Thank you!

  • @joeymarino7907
    @joeymarino7907 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good, the knowledge and experience is priceless!

  • @andyteohockguan2235
    @andyteohockguan2235 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video

  • @HOLLESjr
    @HOLLESjr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Happy Place and a neat place to Visit looks like. Thank You Mike.

  • @OverOnTheWildSide
    @OverOnTheWildSide 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was great, it’s neat you got to go out there and thanks for sharing!

  • @dutchmiller704
    @dutchmiller704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative.

  • @NewMindGarden
    @NewMindGarden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful video.. big like 👍👍

  • @brandonkrause6401
    @brandonkrause6401 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice recording bud. Really enjoyed watching thank you!

  • @Hobocreekfarm
    @Hobocreekfarm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing yalls visit to polyface. I’ve enjoyed all these videos. Can’t wait to see what you implement on your farm from what you learned.

  • @davenicholson110
    @davenicholson110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful looking cows!

  • @TalkingThreadsMedia
    @TalkingThreadsMedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Milling his own lumber -- Impressive!
    Mike, Thanks for sharing this video.
    Best wishes from Kate in Olympia, WA -- 9/28/2020

    • @MikeTheFitFarmer
      @MikeTheFitFarmer  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everything there is impressive!! Years of work that has come together to do great things.

  • @luzzavala3470
    @luzzavala3470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it, so much to learn

  • @FullaBullets
    @FullaBullets 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video n love the music

  • @davehoover8214
    @davehoover8214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir, you make some fine videos. Thank you. I look forward to visiting Polyface someday.

  • @batpherlangkharkrang7976
    @batpherlangkharkrang7976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi....... Fit Farmer - Mike Dickson, thank you for sharing your video homestead chicken farmer garden 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐥🌱🎥👍👍👍

  • @italiansister8069
    @italiansister8069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @invisibleguy5670
    @invisibleguy5670 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nowadays Joe will not get hungry he will survive the rest of his life and his family very lucky and bless

  • @glengallonag
    @glengallonag 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely fantastic 😊

  • @donnarose1878
    @donnarose1878 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is great!

  • @jordanmaerz7852
    @jordanmaerz7852 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You sir have gained a 👍 👌

  • @downbntout
    @downbntout 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am happy enough with a cheep ol cordwheel, seems ok so far

  • @mountaindreamer7883
    @mountaindreamer7883 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Got to check out Joel's place. Beautiful farm. Got to get mine some day soon. Am I the only one that is shocked that one of the oldest, most simple things in life( farming and caring for land) is nearly unattainable these days? Like where have we gone wrong? Countless people dream of doing what there great grandparents did, and in the end for so many, that's all it is ..a dream....idk ...irony is horrible. Good luck and keep it up

  • @jeniferyeadon2955
    @jeniferyeadon2955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One the shot comment 😂 I busted out laughing!

  • @BikeAndFish1
    @BikeAndFish1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing stuff, Am subscribing dude.

  • @leelindsay5618
    @leelindsay5618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It would be highly interesting to see how his cattle would do with a free choice mineral with a cafeteria style feeder. It would be awesome to see how his pastures would diversify with the mineral correction too.

    • @adelinawarriner6259
      @adelinawarriner6259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Read his books, they provide kelp, but the cows ignore most the other minerals as the soil improved.

  • @rossannejenkinsadams
    @rossannejenkinsadams 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That was so interesting! And I can see why Joel is so popular among homesteaders. Polyface is definitely on my bucket list.

  • @earthsowingwithcynthia
    @earthsowingwithcynthia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the video fascinating 😊

  • @ronbell7920
    @ronbell7920 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great one Mike!

  • @ColoradoForestBeings
    @ColoradoForestBeings 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does Joel have a book detailing the patters he uses for fence posts? This video is another gem. Thank you!

    • @downbntout
      @downbntout 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably 5/16ths fiberglass but some use rebar

  • @alexhorne822
    @alexhorne822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! Has anybody tried Joel’s methods in Colorado?
    The landscape from VA to CO is vastly different, but the principles seem like they’d work even in more arid and snowy climates. I’m trying to implement them here in the Rockies. Hope to hear from someone soon!

    • @adelinawarriner6259
      @adelinawarriner6259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Worked with rabbits and chicken tractors up in florissant.. turned scrub and thistle into grassy healthy yard in about 2 yrs.

  • @TheLeisamarie
    @TheLeisamarie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it wrong to admire a man's leather suspenders? I loved watching this!

  • @marcuswhite3628
    @marcuswhite3628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wish I was 22 & just getting out of the Navy...

    • @Bisonribs
      @Bisonribs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      State of mind.

  • @beelinekhan460
    @beelinekhan460 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    field rotation is 1000s of years old tradition. am from stria and grew up with that in the 70ies.

  • @CALUBNZvlogTV
    @CALUBNZvlogTV 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤ nice a habit

  • @ericataylor1708
    @ericataylor1708 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting tutorial

  • @sydneyspringle495
    @sydneyspringle495 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work

  • @johnkilgallon207
    @johnkilgallon207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not a vegan in sight...wonderful to see Joel and Mike show their is no colour bar here! It's understated, but learning about diversity is a pretty good argument against racism.

  • @eugenebruno1481
    @eugenebruno1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey does Joel have a book that talks about how to set up paddocks for various animal operations and how to use electric wires? Thakns

  • @TheBeStLifehomestead
    @TheBeStLifehomestead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dream of a pasture like that also but on 13 in of rain a year probably not here but I'm trying.

    • @toddfrey2378
      @toddfrey2378 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out videos by Gabe Brown. He lives and ranches in N. Dakota so I believe the rainfall is similar. He likes to say “it’s not how much rain you get but but how much you retain in the soil”. His emphasis is soil health, which translates to plant health, which translates to animal health. Hope you enjoy his videos.

  • @blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337
    @blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    If you want to be the best, you must study with the best.

  • @RoseLawrence765
    @RoseLawrence765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative🎈

  • @dfishman76
    @dfishman76 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would like to go up there sometime. Fixing to start up a small operation like this. What do they do in the winter time? Does he plant stuff for them?

    • @millennialhealth
      @millennialhealth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has hay for them and brings them into the barn and has a system to compost their manure so it is a heat source for them in the winter.

  • @mitchdavis5172
    @mitchdavis5172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy watching you & your family .. I have to get this off my chest .. As a recent subscriber I listened to your suggestion that people should get outside .. As a 69 yr. old male w/underlying health issues I think it would be prudent if you didn't mention your opinions regarding the virus on your channel until you have your MD or PHD in Epidemiology! Someone that trusts you may end up getting sick .. I wish you the best of luck .. Mitch

    • @MikeTheFitFarmer
      @MikeTheFitFarmer  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What if they end up getting well? All of the things we suggest are taught by many medical Doctors and Epidemiologists just not the ones you see on TV.

  • @diegosoler8848
    @diegosoler8848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I'm curious, ¿how much time would you say it takes to move all your animals from one paddock to another?
    thank you for explaining everything in such detail!

  • @georgepalmer5497
    @georgepalmer5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That electric fence looked so much easier to put up and maintain than barbed wire.

  • @maggiejane7915
    @maggiejane7915 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello there, I guess I'm your first viewer... :) two thumbs up!!